Man and technology: how humanity thrives in a changing world

A collection of essays reflecting on technology in its historical and contemporary contexts, and how it has revolutionized human life.

Technology shadows us from the moment we are born to the moment we die. Our story cannot be told without telling the story of technology, without understanding both how we mould it to our ever-changing purposes, and how, in turn, technology shapes our deepest needs and desires. In this anthology of essays, world-leading historians, academics and writers trace technology’s influence on industry and the economy, warfare and espionage, culture and communication, and ponder what the future holds in the continuously evolving relationship between man and technology. Contributing writers: Bruce Anderson, Clive Aslet, David J Betz, Ananyo Bhattacharya, Elisabeth Braw, Jimena Canales, Armand D’Angour, John Darlington, Maria Golia, Samuel Gregg, Katja Hoyer, Tim Jenkins, Andrew Keen, Alexander Lee, Richard J. Aldrich & Christopher Moran, Daniel T. Potts, Suzanne Raine, Joshua Rovner, Brendan Simms, Constance Simms, Nick Spencer, Hew Strachan, Helen Thompson, Sharon Weinberger and Andrew Wilton.